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2021 Aer Lingus Discovery Award

The Irish film industry has never been busier, productions both large and small are reaching wider audiences and there is an abundance of talent working in the sector today. The Aer Lingus Discovery Award aim to identify, champion, support and encourage new and emerging talent both in front of and behind the camera. 

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2021 Discovery Award Nominees 


BURSCHI WOJNAR  

Cinematographer: Kathleen Was Here 

Other Credits: Redemption of a Rogue; Wave; Halo 

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DARREN CAHILL 

Actor: The Invisible Boy 

Other Credits: Viking; Red Rock 

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DAWN MAC ALISTER  

Producer: The Fear  

Other Credits: Waiting and Bertie for the Rubberbandits, Extra Ordinary (Production Coordinator) 

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EVAN BARRY 

Cinematographer: 4x4 

Other Credits: Love is a Sting; The Trap 

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FIONN CONDREN 

Stunt: Boys From County Hell 

Other Credits: Fate: The Winx Club Saga; Finding You 

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HAZEL DOUPE 

Actress: Kathleen Was Here 

Other Credits: Float Like a Butterfly; Calm with Horses; Ciunas 

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LAUREN KELLY 

Production Designer: A Hero's Death 

Other Credits: Rapture; The Trap 

 

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LEO CROWLEY  

Director: The Dead Hands of Dublin 

Other credits: The Big Christmas Song (Co-Director & Co-Writer); Urban Tails (Assistant Director & Co-Writer) 

 

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MIRIAM DEVITT 

Writer & Producer: Barry 

Other Credits: The Space In Between; Running Commentary 

 

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XRACHEL CAREY 

Writer & Director: Deadly Cuts  

Other Credits: Nice Night For It; The Girl and the Cloud (Writer); Adland Gal (Writer) 

 

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ROBYN DEMPSEY  

Actress: Tina Times Two 

Other Credits: The Dublin Murders; Little Roy 

 

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SAILEÓG O’HALLORAN  

Costume Designer: Kathleen Was Here 

Other Credits: Procession; Cynthia 

 

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TONY CANTWELL 

Actor: The Fear

Other Credits: Something Doesn't Feel Right; Russian Holiday 

 

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TONY DOYLE 

Actor: Guard Up

Other Credits: 11th Hour; Dublin Oldschool  

 

Published: 17th February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Noemi Milani

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